Gay West Bicycle Club Toronto Ontario

We are the only dedicated Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgendered bicycling club in the Province of Ontario.

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Gay West Bicycle Club - Will now be entering its fifth year in 2008 with close to 100 registered members. We are the only GLBTQ dedicated bicycling club in Ontario. We have a growing membership with 2007 being our most successful year to date.

Our member's range in age from 20 to 60, both male and female. Although we are based in the west end of Toronto, our members are from all parts of the GTA and beyond. Volunteers keep the wheels of our club turning, and one of the more visible ways to volunteer is to lead a ride or tour. We're always looking for new leaders. Fortunately, anyone can lead a ride or tour if given enough help beforehand. Contact Bryen: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com if you wish to help out

We are a leisurely paced group of riders with a big focus on socializing and making new friends. Our rides generally take in a snack and beverage break after the ride.

Our rides generally take place along Toronto's bike trails, with minimal time spent on roadways. Members are of varying levels and we aim to accommodate everyone.

Most rides are held Sunday afternoons and last approximately 5 hours. We occasionally plan social events throughout the year to stay connected during the winter season. The riding season is from April to October, with one to three rides per month. Membership is free. Helmets are recommended for all rides .Mandatory for those under 18. Out of town visitors welcome to join any event.

The Gay West Bicycle Club is an active member The North America Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation www.glisa-na.org The North America Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (NAGLSF) (dba: GLISA North America) is a democratically governed, regional association of LGBT sport organizations from northern North America. Modeled after existing multi-sport organizations, GLISA-NA’s members are sport teams, clubs, and associations throughout Canada and the United States and active member of: Toronto Bicycle Users Network

Sunday April 27th – Spring Has Sprung Ride. Sunday May 25th – Queen’s Birthday Ride.Sunday June 15th – 4th Annual Pride Ride . Sunday July 27th – Summer Heat Ride. Sunday August 31st – Labour Day Weekend Ride. Sunday September 28th – End of Summer Ride and Sunday October 26th – Fall Colours Ride.

First ride for 2008 season takes place on Sunday April 27 - Noon until 3PM" The meeting point is south High Park below Colborne Lodge north side of the Queensway 12 Noon, then make our way up the Humber River to just south of Lawrence Ave, where the Hurricane Hazel monument is located. For those who don’t know what Hurricane Hazel was, surf over to www.hurricanehazel.ca. We then make our way west along the Eglinton Ave bike path, south along the bike lanes of Royal York Avenue in Etobicoke, through the ever so posh Kingsway Village area, then back east via several side streets. We’ll then gather for an après-ride mix and mingle somewhere in the west end of the city. Contact Bryen: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com

Gay West Bicycle Club's - 4th annual Toronto Pride Ride on Sunday June 15th, 12 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. 2008

Join us for a leisurely ride along Toronto ’s waterfront from Sunnyside to the Eastern Beaches (about 25k and back). We are a non-profit bike club dedicated to providing a safe cycling experience for riders of all levels. We have participants of all ages and genders, and our mandate is to have fun and meet new friends. There is no membership fee and we strongly encourage members to be actively involved in planning our various itineraries.Please join us as we explore Toronto’s great waterfront trail system. It’s recommended to bring water, snacks/picnic lunch, and a helmet. The meeting point is south High Park below Colborne Lodge north side of the Queensway 12 Noon. Last year we had over 25 cyclists take part.

RSVP / Info: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com Homo Bike Central : 9am to 9 pm 416-551-1709 (7 days a week)

Event Line & Rain Checks & Updates: 416-925-9872 press 1 + 1 and enter extension 2289. Mailing Address: Box 204, Station C - Toronto ON M6J 3M9. Contact Bryen: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com See also Toronto Gay Cycling News

Cycling Links: - Other International Gay and lesbian Cycling and Sports Clubs - Links Open in new window.

Want to link swap with Gay West Bicycle Club? Write: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com .

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Gay Outdoor Club (U.K.) Sports Club - England
Brighton (England) Lesbian and Gay Sports Society
Gay Outdoors Club Scotland
Sydney Spokes - Sydney, Australia
Panteres Grogues - Barcelona (spanish text)
CycleOut - London, England